The leaf edges of silver-edged geraniums turn white. These three maintenance methods should be known.

I. Introduction:

1. Description of geranium:

Geranium is more common in life, we usually see geranium leaves are green, color is the kind of very gorgeous red, it is very beautiful, the previous flowers are mostly single-petal, now in addition to single-petal geranium there are multi-petal, geranium petals are more, and flowering long, colorful, very popular in the flower market.

2. Introduction to Silver Edge Pelargonium:

In addition to this, there is a very special geranium, that is, silver edge geranium, from the name can be seen, this variety and we see daily green leaf geranium is different, silver edge geranium is one of the favorite flower species of flower friends, silver edge geranium originated from the south of Africa, now planted all over the world.

Silver edge geranium flowers are very beautiful, is gorgeous red, more as ornamental plants, very popular. The edge of its leaves is silver, in fact, when the silver edge geranium is small, the edge of the leaves is green, with the growth of the plant, its leaf color gradually becomes pale white, and then changes into silver white.

When the silver-edged geranium first entered the market, many people had never seen this variety, but as a green leaf geranium, they bought it back in confusion, and when they raised it, they would find that the edges of its leaves gradually turned white. What strange disease did the flower friends think it had? In fact, this is a very normal state, silver edge geranium only normal growth, its leaves will become beautiful silver-white edge, how to raise this magical plant? Let Xiaobian share his experience with everyone!

II. Breeding methods:

1. Cutting method:

Every year from September to March can be silver edge geranium cuttings, September cuttings, then the next spring can bloom; if the spring cuttings seedlings, in the summer because the plant is too small, is not flowering. Cuttage plants to choose 1-3 years of silver edge geranium, too old or too young plants are not suitable for growth, cultivation is more difficult, flowering is difficult, cutting after about half a month can take root growth.

2. Sowing and breeding:

After the geranium seeds are harvested, they can be sown. If you want to wait until the weather is cool, you need to dry the seeds first and then store them in paper bags. However, due to seeding, seedlings are not easy to cultivate, so the silver-edged geranium generally does not use the seeding method for reproduction.

III. Conservation methods:

1, silver edge geranium thermophilic, its normal growth temperature between 15℃ and 25℃, it is neither cold nor high temperature resistance, so special attention should be paid when breeding, especially in summer, be sure to put silver edge geranium in a relatively ventilated and cool place, so that it can safely transition to heat.

2, the growth of silver edge geranium can not be separated from the care of sunlight, friends in the silver edge geranium, must put it on the balcony with relatively sufficient light, so that the plant can grow very well, if the light is insufficient for a long time, silver edge geranium may appear, falling flowers or leaves.

3, in order to let the silver-edged geranium bloom more flowers, when the plant grows to 15 cm, it is necessary to treat it, so that they can grow more lateral branches, which is conducive to the plant to grow more flower buds, in the plant growth period, to fertilize it regularly Oh!

Silver geranium long beautiful, especially when flowering, so friends in the time of speaking, must ensure adequate light, so that its leaves will not turn yellow, fall off.

What is the role of geranium geranium breeding methods

Pelargonium is native to southern Africa and cultivated worldwide. Young plants are succulent herbs, old plants are semi-lignified; in the west they are very good window sill flowers, especially in continental Europe, such as Germany and Austria. Pelargonium, commonly known as hydrangea, has single, semi-double, double and tetraploid varieties. It can also be divided into upright geraniums and pendulous geraniums with stout juicy stems. Pelargonium stems erect, fleshy, lignified at base, fleshy at upper part, much branched or unbranched, with conspicuous nodes, densely pubescent. Leaves alternate, stipules broadly triangular or ovate, 8-15 mm long, pilose and glandular hairy; petioles 3-10 cm long, fine pilose and glandular hairy; leaf blade rounded or reniform. Stems cordate, 3-7 cm in diam., margin undulate lobed, with rounded teeth, transparent pubescent on both sides, dark red horseshoe-shaped ring on leaf margin.

Geranium likes warm winter and cool summer. In winter, indoor temperature is kept at 10-15℃ every day, and at night temperature is above 8℃, which can bloom normally. But the optimum temperature is 15 - 20℃. Geranium likes dry and wet, winter watering should not be too much, to see dry and wet. Wet soil is tender stems, adverse flowering bud and open; long-term too wet will cause excessive growth of plants, flowering buds attached to the position upward, leaves yellow and fall off.

Geranium itself also has a lot of functions, not only in home life, it also has the role of efficacy, the following will be described for everyone under the role and breeding methods.

Geranium species

Horseshoe Pelargonium: Plant height 30-HO cm. Because of its leaf margin has obvious dark brown horseshoe pattern and named. Petals of same color, crimson to white; upper two very short, petals narrowly cuneate. This species produces many varieties of colored leaves.

Home geranium: also known as butterfly geranium, butterfly. The whole plant has soft hairs. Leaves without hoof lines, leaf edge teeth sharp, irregular. Flower big, color has white, reddish, lavender and other colors. It gets its name from two red or purple patches on its petals.

Shield leaf geranium: also known as vine geranium, ivy leaf geranium. Stems are semi-tendril, plants are tendril or climbing. Leaves peltate, slightly glossy. Flowers small, 4 to 8 gather, flowers white, pink, red, purple and pink and other colors. Winter and spring flowering.

Fragrant geranium: also known as fragrant geranium, round leaf geranium. Stems are tendril, new branches and leaves are often clustered at the top of stems. Umbels, flowers small, white, upper two petals with reddish purple markings. Touch the blade with your hand. That's when it smells good.

Geranium: also known as touch incense. Subshrubs. Leaves palmate, 5-7-parted, lobes pinnately lobed. Flowers pink or pale red, center has purplish red stripes, the upper two petals larger. Summer flowering.

Pelargonium dauricum: stems with long hairs. Leaves palmate, lobes linear. The whole plant is covered with white powder. Flowers rose red with purple spots and stripes. Summer flowering.

Role of Pelargonium

psychological effect

Pelargonium is a tonic for the nervous system that soothes anxiety, depression and boosts mood. It restores mental balance and, since it also affects the adrenal cortex, it relieves stress.

physiological efficacy

Pelargonium essential oil stimulates the lymphatic system and acts as a diuretic. These two functions reinforce each other and assist the body in eliminating excess fluids quickly and effectively. Can be used to treat cellulitis, fluid retention and ankle edema; can help liver, kidney detoxification; can treat jaundice, kidney stones and a variety of urinary tract infections; can also help many women alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual fluid retention

Beauty value

Geranium is suitable for all skin conditions because it balances sebum secretion and plumps the skin. May be beneficial to eczema, burns, herpes zoster, herpes, ringworm and chilblain. It is also very good for loose, blocked pores and oily skin. It can be called a comprehensive cleansing oil. Because geranium can promote blood circulation, after use will make pale skin more ruddy and vibrant. Apply to incense or face towel can stimulate the lymphatic system, strengthen the circulatory system.

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The role of geranium in matching home style

Pelargonium, also known as hydrangea, red wax, red wax, red rot, sea cucumber, belongs to geraniaceae, including about 230 species of perennial fleshy, subshrub or shrub plants.

Geranium likes warm winter and cool summer. In winter, keep I0 -15℃ indoors every day, and at night, the temperature is above 8℃, that is, it can bloom normally. But the optimum temperature is 15 - 20℃. Geranium likes dry evil wet, winter watering should not be too much, to see dry see wet. Wet soil is tender stems, adverse flowering bud and open; long-term too wet will cause excessive growth of plants, flowering buds attached to the position upward, leaves yellow and fall off. Geranium needs plenty of sunlight during its growing season, so it must be placed in the sun in winter. Light is insufficient, stem and leaf is excessive long, peduncle is thin and soft, inflorescence is underdeveloped; flower bud under weak light often blooms not smooth, withered ahead of time. Geranium does not like big fertilizer, fertilizer too much will make geranium growth too prosperous adverse flowering.

Pelargonium is a succulent herb in young plants and semi-lignified in older ones; a fine ornamental windowsill flower in the West, especially common in continental Europe, such as Germany and Austria.

Geranium flower language: accidental encounter, happiness is on your side.

Culture method of geranium

1, matrix as far as possible to use good matrix, such as 55% to 70% peat, 20% to 25% pearlite, 5% to 10% vermiculite, 5% to 10% ceramsite, according to this ratio to mix is ideal. Because geranium has pendent and erect varieties, there will be slight differences in cultivation and management. For example, the pH value of fishing series is between 5.5 and 5.8, and the pH value of common varieties is 6.0 to 6.3. Cultivation media should be tested before planting and every other week after cultivation. If pH value needs to be adjusted, acid or alkaline fertilizer can be used.

2. Water and fertilizer management Before cultivation, the substrate can be soaked with nitrogen fertilizer solution with a concentration of 400 mg/kg, which can promote the rapid growth of plants after planting. Fertilization can also be combined with the first irrigation at a nitrogen concentration of 300 mg/kg, preferably in the early morning, when the soil is slightly dry. However, it should be noted that excessive drying will cause yellow leaf temperature 4 weeks to 6 weeks after planting, the ideal temperature is about 21℃, this temperature can promote plant rooting, accelerate growth and shoot extension.

3. Light Pelargonium belongs to long-day flowers, and its growth is related to flowering and accumulation of light. The more light, the greater the growth, the earlier the flowering, two weeks after planting, light intensity should be maintained at 27,000 to 32,000 lux, and then gradually increased to 38,000 to 49,000 lux.

4. Botrytis cinerea and true mildew are the main diseases of geranium. First of all, prevention should be done well, keep the plant growth environment well ventilated, clean up the dried branches and leaves in time, keep the indoor temperature high at night, and arrange the irrigation time as early as possible. Fungal diseases can be reduced by using coarse peat substrates and not making plants dehydrated.

5. Geranium likes drought and is afraid of humidity, so daily watering should be appropriate. In winter, it should not be watered every day. Even in dry weather, it should be watered once every five to seven days to keep the pot soil dry and slightly wet. Too much watering can cause yellow leaves to fall off, thus affecting flowering, and even cause rot and death. However, regular spraying with water leaves, keep leaves clean, conducive to photosynthesis. If you want to make geranium bloom continuously, you need to supply sufficient nutrients. Generally, you should apply thin liquid fertilizer once every 10 days or so. You can mix bean cake, hoof and fishy water. After fermentation, add water. You can also use compound fertilizer sold by flower shops. Only 3 to 5 tablets are used each time. Pelargonium branches more, in order to promote its multi-flowering, to plant for many times to pick the heart, promote its multi-branch, multi-bud pregnancy. After the flower withers, the residual flowers should be cut off in time, and the branches that are too dense or thin should be cut off to avoid consuming nutrients. However, in the middle of winter, it is not advisable to cut again.

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What are the living conditions of geranium?

Pelargonium is a kind of perennial herb of Bovine seedling family living in southern Africa, alias hydrangea, paraffin red. Geraniums love sunshine and dislike watery places. Its flowering period is very long, except for the cold season, there are about 8 months in bloom. Pelargonium drought-tolerant fear of waterlogging, like warm climate and fertile loose soil, and in summer when more dormant state, will not grow too much. So, what are the breeding methods of geranium?

I. Introduction to Pelargonium

Pelargonium is native to southern Africa and cultivated worldwide. Young plants are succulent herbs, old plants are semi-lignified; in the west they are very good window sill flowers, especially in continental Europe, such as Germany and Austria. Pelargonium, commonly known as hydrangea, has single, semi-double, double and tetraploid varieties. It can also be divided into upright geraniums and pendulous geraniums with stout juicy stems. Pelargonium stems erect, fleshy, lignified at base, fleshy at upper part, much branched or unbranched, with conspicuous nodes, densely pubescent. Leaves alternate, stipules broadly triangular or ovate, 8 - 15 mm long, pilose and glandular hairy; petiole long, pilose and glandular hairy; leaf blade rounded or reniform. Stems cordate, 3~7 cm in diameter, margin undulate, with rounded teeth, transparent pubescent on both sides, dark red horseshoe ring pattern within the surface leaf margin.

Pelargonium likes warm winter and cool summer. In winter, it can bloom normally when it is kept at 10~15℃ indoors and above 8℃ at night. But the optimum temperature is 15~20℃. Geranium likes dry and wet, winter watering should not be too much, to see dry and wet. Wet soil is tender stems, adverse flowering bud and open; long-term too wet will cause excessive growth of plants, flowering buds attached to the position upward, leaves yellow and fall off.

Pelargonium has analgesic, antibacterial, enhance cell defense function, can promote scars, stretch marks repair, promote cell regeneration. In addition, geranium also balances skin oils, prevents pore clogging, and promotes blood circulation. Geranium essential oil can also calm people anxious, depressed mood role, can play a role in relieving stress.

2. Living environment of geranium

Pelargonium is a drought-tolerant plant, and the requirement for soil is not to have too much water, which can cause geranium roots to rot. Therefore, when raising geraniums, the soil should not be too much water. Geranium love fertile loose soil, we should pay attention to it in the bought soil with some sand to ensure that the soil loose. Potted geranium should be replaced once a year to facilitate the flowering of geranium.

Pelargonium on the light and temperature requirements are very high, generally the best suitable temperature for geranium growth is between 10~20 degrees Celsius, that is, in the spring and autumn season is very suitable for the growth of geranium, summer too hot winter too cold will make geranium into a dormant state, so pay attention to summer do not expose geranium winter do not put it in 0 degrees Celsius below the place, all will hurt it. In addition, it is necessary to prevent the influence of bad weather on geraniums. If heavy rain soaks geraniums, it will make it difficult for geraniums to breathe and rot.

Geranium needs fertile soil to grow, which makes garden geraniums grow very fast. Geranium as an appreciation of plants, usually to do it careful maintenance and pruning, generally three times a year above its pruning. The first time is mainly to thin its branches, the second time is to cut off the withered flowers and over-dense branches, and the third time is the overall repair, that is, shaping.

3. Cultivation method of geranium

Geranium cultivation method: moisture

Pelargonium originated in southern Africa, is a kind of plant that does not like much water, so in the breeding process, avoid watering too much water for geranium, if watering too much will lead to geranium root rot, if long-term growth in this kind of watery environment, it will affect its growth and lead to death, so in breeding geranium only two to three days for it to water once, but each watering amount should be sufficient.

Geranium cultivation method: Fertilization

Appropriate fertilization is also a key point of breeding geranium, if too much fertilization will lead to dehydration of geranium, affecting its normal growth, but if you do not fertilize it for a long time will also cause it to lack nutrients, and the amount of geranium fertilization and its soil quality, flower size and pot size are directly related, so it is best to ask the store when purchasing, understand the amount and frequency of fertilization it needs.

Geranium cultivation method: temperature

Pelargonium likes warm, humid and sunny environment, the most suitable temperature for growth is between ten and twenty degrees, that is, the temperature of spring and autumn, so in winter and summer to take protective measures for it, if it is winter, it should be placed in the temperature is not lower than zero in order to avoid frostbite, and in the hot summer, it should be moved to a cool place to avoid exposure to the sun.

The breeding method of geranium: pruning

If we prune it, it will be pruned in the pot, so that its long-term leaves will be few, it will also delay its growth period, flowering clinker will also become less, in addition to indoor maintenance in winter and spring, long-term lack of light is also easy to cause it to grow and not bloom, so we must give it sufficient light in winter.

Finally, geranium is generally not toxic, but the particles it emits can cause skin allergies and itching, and should not be used during pregnancy.

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